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Four men have denied sexually assaulting a woman who prosecutors allege was drugged and advertised online by her former husband, a local government official at the time. Norman Macksoni, 48, Richard Wilkins, 62, Connor Sanderson-Doyle, 32, and Mohammed Hassan, 38, have all pleaded not guilty to offences against Joanne Young. Philip Young, Ms Young’s former husband, has admitted 56 offences committed over 13 years and is jointly charged with the four men. He has also admitted 14 counts of voyeurism, 11 of rape, 11 of administering a substance with intent, seven of assault by penetration, four of sexual assault and…

President Trump used two Texas rallies to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and several House contenders, as the party seeks to protect its grip on the state in a closely watched contest. The appearances in Corpus Christi and Lubbock came as Mr Paxton faces Democratic candidate James Talarico in a Senate race regarded as a toss-up. Republicans are attempting to avoid their first statewide defeat in Texas in more than 30 years, despite Mr Trump having won the state by more than 13 points two years ago. Mr Talarico held a rally in Lubbock on the same day.…

Standing charges on household gas bills will be scrapped for millions of homes under measures to be announced by Chancellor John Healey in the Budget, with the change expected to begin next year or as soon as possible afterwards. The Treasury said the fixed daily fees, which are paid regardless of how much gas a household uses, would instead be built into the unit rate. The Government estimates that about 60 per cent of households will save an average of £45 a year. Standing charges cover the cost of delivering energy to homes and businesses and are applied separately to…

The retreat from the basis trade is prompting a shift into new bets on interest rates, marking a change in market positioning.

Chelsea have reportedly expressed interest in Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, with Malo Gusto understood to be available for transfer. Transfer reporter Simon Phillips says a second source has now backed up the story, suggesting the possibility of Alexander-Arnold moving to Stamford Bridge may warrant more serious attention. The potential move would address uncertainty at right-back, where Reece James is increasingly viewed as a midfielder. Gusto, meanwhile, was linked with a departure during the summer and was considered an option for Manchester City in the most recent transfer window. Chelsea interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold gathers momentum Alexander-Arnold has endured a…

Dallas-Fort Worth is set for another warm day before rain moves into North Texas and a stronger cold front brings a sharp change in conditions early next week. Temperatures are expected to reach about 83F (28C) on Wednesday, October 28, with south-easterly winds of 10 to 15mph. Morning lows will remain in the mid to upper 60s, accompanied by higher humidity across the Metroplex. The National Weather Service said isolated showers or thunderstorms could develop on Wednesday afternoon and evening, although the chance of rain is only around 10 per cent and mainly affects areas south and south-east of Dallas-Fort…

At least 10 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, with authorities warning that the death toll is expected to rise. The crash happened on the Madrid-to-Seville line in the Toledo region on Wednesday morning, according to rail system operator ADIF. The trains were travelling in the same direction when one struck the rear of the other, which had stopped, Esther Padilla, a spokeswoman for the Castilla-La Mancha region, said. The impact forced two carriages off the track. “That number will surely rise,” Ms Padilla said, referring to the confirmed death toll. Footage broadcast by…

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An oil spill from a damaged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has reached beaches in the United Arab Emirates, prompting their closure in Ras Al Khaimah until further notice. The spill has raised environmental concerns as the oil reaches the UAE shoreline. The affected beaches will remain closed while the situation develops. The incident centres on the Strait of Hormuz, where the tanker was damaged before the spill spread towards the UAE’s beaches.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation restricting how AI chatbots can interact with children and requiring stronger security measures for internet-connected baby monitors. The chatbot law applies to anyone under 18, as well as users whose age has not been confirmed. Companies must prevent their systems from presenting themselves as real people, claiming to be alive or saying they have human emotions. Chatbots will also be prohibited from claiming romantic, personal, professional or authority-figure relationships with children. They cannot use flattery or “people-pleasing” responses designed to prolong engagement, ask unsolicited emotional questions or retrieve a child’s private health…